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Microbe Party, a “playshop” (1) bringing together two diverse groups of people (2) at a location which invokes beauty and inspiration (3) to explore and discover portals leading to self-discovery and movement towards positive change. Seeking to ignite change by converting separation into connection, chronic sickness into vibrant health and despair into joy one block at a time.
Meditation Meditation, mindfulness, and minimalism: all tools I have discovered of late. I vividly recall my first awkward attempts at meditation. Forget about emptying the mind; my thoughts quickly grew to prolific proportions, incessant flashing neon lights on my horizon. “How the heck am I supposed to sit still for
Anthony Robbins Would Have Been Proud The beach is my “go-to” place. Nothing quite compares to trekking barefoot in the white sands by the sea.From the warm caress of the sun to the waves’ melodies, the beach never fails to inspire and uplift me. This morning, as a part of
Here and Now Everyone is looking for better health. We want it. We seek it; yet day by day and bit by bit, we distance ourselves just a little further. Suddenly it’s gone. What we wouldn’t give to have it back… In today’s modern world we eagerly embrace a quick
Recreating Imagine the thrill of reconnecting with a playful childhood pastime. Fancy riding the depth of a passion that brings you door to door collecting orphaned bikes, in an effort to share your fervor with others like you. Envision an alternate reality where, after being skewered by your bike’s kickstand
Sexy – Not What You Thought Conjure up sexy? Fast switchover to dreams of Keanu Reeves, solid hugs, mischievous smiles, nape nibbles, butterfly whispers, barefoot sands, sole strokes, succulent smoothies and nearby nourishment for the mind, body and soul. That’s exactly where my neighbor “V” spotted me, at the entrance
No Thank You Please! My family doesn’t like miracles. Far too often, miracles are the aftermath of catastrophic misfortune. Oddly, this bias hasn’t blinded me to calamity’s silver lining. I’ve noticed that out of the deepest depths, change sprouts its finest roots. Extraordinary paths emerge leading to otherwise unimaginable happy
Should I or shouldn't I? A man approached inquiring if I was last on line. Moments later another shopper tried to claim his spot. I smiled warmly at his uncharacteristically warm and polite reply. As I waited for the cashier, I eyed the content of his shopping cart and the
Frazzled, “starey eyed”, mindless fools are we. Life’s a gift; yet, seldom are we truly present to savor its flavors. Our senses are dulled and anesthetized, estranged ancestral memories of a distant past. Admittedly, my eyes are glued to the screen, thoughts bounce back and forth between tomorrow and yesterday,
Lemon Cheesecake Flavored Tigernut Energy Bars Peculiar music is playing in my kitchen these days, while my fermentations chuff, bubble and fizz on my counter tops and kitchen table. At any given time, there could be any number of glass jars and ceramicwares filled with various concoctions of mine. “Let’s
When I Grow Up… I never wanted to be a firewoman, can’t remember growing up with a burning desire to put out fires… Elusive memories dance within the deepest crevices of my mind. Sure, there was always something which stirred my desire, a shiny object calling to me, but I
This is dedicated to all who dare to venture, the hearts who sing praises of their wondrous bodies and to those who have yet to unravel their mystical powers, now is the time to step out and explore. Test Drive Prior to transatlantic flights, night after night, I would lose
On Hope and Despair It was a peculiar week indeed. Imprisoned on a teeter totter, I found myself flying up and diving down, distraught and ecstatic, down and up, up and down, somewhere between hope and despair. It’s not an easy task translating my posts into English. There are many
KeFIR, A Lion of a Drink - Is Bacteria a Dirty Word? You there, yes, I know that you staunchly support the five second rule. Surely you have no problem with your children reaching down to reclaim their fallen treasures every now and again… Our children, however, spent their days
My Stupidest Mistakes Ever!!! This post originally appeared in the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz. A lone soldier in a foreign land, I was but 19 years young when I made Aliyah. Visions of passion, tenacity and a good measure of chutzpa moved me to the Promised Land. These are integral
Free Fall Drop On the move, you jump into your jeep and crank it up. You, your music and your machine rock on, lost in a private world of your own. Your foot much too heavy on the accelerator and your mind too far, light years away. We’ve all been there, treading
That Sparks My Spokes Those rare fleeting moments, they’ll appear out of nowhere. Will you react with speed fast enough to ride the spark or will it ride away with its head bowed in regret? But a wink of an eye and the moment is gone. In its path there
Holidays, a time for festivities, celebrations and happy memories are they not? Peach, Passover, The Festival of Freedom evokes mixed feelings for me... My parents grew up in New York City stifled between extended family and a close knit community. They chose to seek their freedom elsewhere and fled west.
The Soundtrack of My Life I love surprises! I know, I tell you this far too often. You’ve probably guessed by now: all that I’m searching for is some love and attention. The plain truth of the matter is that we all are. What a little bit of love and attention
No-Brainers Often we find ourselves living a no-brainer life. On a day to day basis we drown ourselves in a shower of countless mindless decisions. At a first glance these seemingly inconsequential choices are made “along the way” without any contemplation or hesitation: a storyline suitable to a T to
A Full Plate It was barely five in the afternoon when I collapsed into bed: perfectly understandable in light of the long and stressful week. I was, however, bemused to wake up at the late (for me that is) hour of seven in the morning the next day. This was
Yes, I married a mechanic. Is it not fortunate that he married a bulldozer like me! There’s a mission? I am your woman. I will plan, coordinate, manage, organize, build and put together my own one woman show. Once when one of our children was having problems at school, the
More Than Just a Life From a tender age we are guided. We are coached: be careful, stay inside the lines, don’t go there, don’t do that and don’t touch! Follow the yellow brick road. Whether subliminal or intentional, we are guided by society’s invisible hand: accepted behaviors and well-trodden
Befriending My Pain Each new pain was a challenge. I would take a deep breath as I promised myself: “I can learn to live with yet another trespasser.” Pain’s path was relentlessly intimate, bold and breathless. I was rendered helpless as it laced itself tautly to the width and breadth
One day, out of the blue, a stranger, that you literally just met, speaks these words of praise to you: “You, as your name*, radiate light and authenticity, your smile and your facial expressions emit faith of your pursuit of Nia and of a natural lifestyle: it shines from your
Fear, friend or foe, which camp does your Fear occupy? Me and my Fear, that which prevents me from biking unforgiving terrain and protects me at all costs, we’re "Besties" for life. The other Fear, the one that paralyzes me with fright and prevents me from knocking down barriers and
My own path to healing was a bumpy one, marked by despair, pain, and, yes, terror. I was clueless as to the identity of the surely deadly disease nesting within. I did not know where to turn. Much as my choices were often impulsive and even misguided; ultimately these very
Wonder Bread or White Trash? Have you ever noticed the aura of health that wheat (whole) holds in some circles? With great pride I presented my food journal to my healer. He could not help but notice the multiple “whole wheat bread” entries. To my dismay, I quickly learned
On the wall these words were boldly splattered: “After 3 years… Boten (Peanut) has been found!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Just like that, against all odds, our daughter’s dog magically reappeared. Three long years, without so much as a sign of life from her, came to a joyous end. There are moments which are
When Obesity Met Diabetes in a Bottle… Happy New Year! Happy New Year! May this be the year that you live your dream! Yes, this is the year that I say goodbye to the bulge! I’ve got just the right bottle, a “classic”, “the real thing”. Raise your glass and let’s toast
A glimmer of glitter is enough to turn our heads. I too, am a sucker for shiny objects, inspirational headlines and big promises… As a blogger, I am well aware of the power of a sensational headline. Sparkly, shocking or intriguing titles are a fast ticket “in”. Chances are high
The Power is Ours! At a theatre near you… Mazal Tov, it’s celebration time! Could it be that every death is followed by another birth? Shortly after my father passed away, I began my “book of letters” project. All of the letters (remember those days?) that my father and I
“Dmai Hanuka” in Hebrew is traditionally known as Hanuka gelt (money) or chocolate coins. In Hebrew “dmai” also may refer to dues. Sweet Stuff A few years back we vacationed with my brother and his family. While exploring the funky town of Hood River, Oregon, my brother came back
A Daughter’s Longing Dear Dad, You left abruptly. Although you made every effort to let us know that your time was limited, I chose to let your words pass over me. Your doctors warned of severe arteriosclerotic heart disease with an exceptionally enlarged heart. A prompt heart transplant was your
Giving Thanks Thanksgiving: once again another season of festivities is upon us. The more fortunate amongst us gather round a swollen holiday table and give thanks for abundant bounty. With too many appetizing dishes to choose from, most give in to the tantalizing colorful aromas and overindulge. Black Friday The
Freefalling, down down down: at one time or another we have all woken in a cold sweat from that nightmare. As we leave childhood behind, however, it is less the pain and the loss which we dread, but rather the loss of control at the bottom of the abyss. I’ve
Meet Sara… Sara is meticulous about what she eats. She starts every morning with a “green” shake filled with every nourishing fruit and vegetable that she can find. Throughout her day she makes sure to eat only nutritious foods. She steers clear of all processed foods, white carbs and sugar
Oops I Did It Again! Once again disaster strikes and I find myself tossing my culinary creation. Are you too familiar with the misfortunate moments when you realize that you accidently overdosed your soup with salt? Added too much sugar to your cake batter? Your casserole overpoweringly fatty? Soup too
Doctor’s Orders Never was I given an ultimatum to go under the knife. The surgeon proposed cervical fusion to relieve pressure on my spinal cord. He hinted that surgical intervention may indeed break the blanket of pain and curtail my anguish. But then again, he heartily declared that there was
Breaking the Mold We are different you and I; no mold is the same. Although we are packaged in different shapes and sizes and colored many assorted shades of beauty, we are also very similar you and I. Deep within our beings we sprout dreams. We each sport our own
Saw it Liked it Clicked and shared Again and again Laughed alone Applause applause Had to “shoutout” A “double barreled” horray Sheds tears No one there to comfort Gropes for the mouse Must acknowledge this Glued to the seat Eyes bore home Wants to go But has to stay
Love Was Meant For Beauty Queens For a while there, my family and I were living in Southern California. Often, during school breaks, we would drive down to Baja California. At the time it was a great place to vacation, an amazing seaside desert oasis. The views were striking, fresh
Testing my limits with the elusive triad… ♦ Sport ♦ Nutrition ♦ Health 12 Trail Posts Not To Be Missed! Other than some obvious ground rules like the importance of hydration, not overeating before activity and perhaps wearing a hat in the sun, we blindly grope our way. Though not
“Can you repeat that?” “What was it that just you said? “ “I did not get it all down. Wait, hold up!” More often than not, there were frequent interruptions during class. Although I began my academic studies in Washington, both of my degrees were completed in Israel.
There comes a time when you ought to start doing what you want. Take a job that you love. You will jump out of bed in the morning. I think you are out of your mind if you keep taking jobs that you don't like because you think it will
Into this world we make our entrance unencumbered and free with a healthy measure of curiosity and a natural sense of adventure. A young girl, much like all children, is hard at play, running, skipping, jumping and dancing. Precious glee is woven into every moment as she adventures to explore
Born to be Loved A child’s way into this world is ushered in by love. At the moment of birth, from out of nowhere, the mother is flooded with a surge of love; joy of its purest form binds mother and babe ever after. Captivated by rays of dancing sunlight
We were joined at the hip Habonim and I. My formative years were garbed up in my red laced blue shirt and faded Levi jeans. It was my fashion statement. I belonged. I was part of the of Habonim, the labor Zionist youth movement. But nine years old was I,
It’s a choice. What is it that you see just around the corner? Is it bad hair days or unfolding opportunities? Go ahead and dress up the grey if that's what feels good. The clock may say “quarter to senior” but deep inside the child within thrives. Childhood memories are
What a discerning woman I would be the second time around. In retrospect everything becomes ever so simple. Frequently it is the spills, the mess-ups and the blows that build us up to our extraordinary selves. I’ve got bushels of advice for sale, but I am afraid it’s worthless on
It has been my experience that bikers, specifically mountain bikers, are a very down to earth and friendly crowd. I cannot recall meeting a “MTBer” (mountain biker) that I did not feel an affinity for. It was my great pleasure to meet Jack, our bed and breakfast host, on our
Yesterday I came home from a short visit abroad. While traveling the depth and breadth of North America, I could not help but be impressed by the enormous sizes: the spaces, trees, mountains, people and plate portions. Does “Super Size Me” ring a bell? The combination of the super
I was a dancer long before I learned my first step. My dance went something like this: One two three, One two three, Four, five, six, Seven, eight, ninety nine, How many more loads are there for me? Slow, slow, quick, quick, Not so slow, quicker, quick, More fosters more,
On the wings of creativity I soar Joy as my partner, I purr with contentment. Pleased as I am with my artistry, I seek out praise and support of those close to me. A year has passed. Today is the unveiling ceremony at my mother's gravesite. Once again I find
Meet Helene, AKA Heleneie BeaNiE Cherubinie Wiskerinie Rooterinie, Despite her extraordinary name she is just like you. She has a house. She works hard so she can pay the bills. Her passions and her peeps make her world complete. At least she thought so… Imagine you
In all honesty, I do not know how I would write this blog without the generous help of my husband. Believe me when I say that it goes far and beyond his job title of Hebrew editor in chief… Hail to the court jester of Banter and Chuckles! His healthy
Grandma L. smoked like a chimney and lived until the ripe old age of 95. My cousin refuses to eat fruit and vegetables and yet he is as healthy as a horse. Did you notice that stunning woman over there? She seeks her solace in carbs, cola and ketchup …
In so many ways you cannot help but notice me… Of course there are the obvious features the short cropped grey hair, the extra wide shoulders and, yes, the slim and not so curvy frame… Were you forced to take cover while listening to me speak? I do tend to
It is impossible to know in advance which events will become significant milestones in our lives. Any encounter, emotion, object or date on the calendar has the potential to be life changing. Of course you might decide to take control of your destiny; make a conscientious decision to create a
Once upon a time there lived a couple in love… Not a penny to their names there was, but that would not stand in their way. They were both highly successful and ahead of their time in their respective fields of choice. He was handsome, warm, joyful, ambitious and talented.
There are days that pass you by without leaving a single mark, like magic they whizz by and poof, not a single memory remains. How many times have you gotten into your car and "woken up" in a daze not understanding how you ended up where you are: your thoughts
Why Milk? Honestly, I never understood the connection between dairy products and the Shavuot (Pentecost) holiday. Exactly how did the celebration of the Torah (The Five Books of Moses) become a festival of milk and honey? Out of curiosity I began to surf the web in an effort to get
Smashing! Please excuse my excitement but the last few days have been especially magical. I haven’t a clue why I chose to use this word; it just seemed to suit my mood… I am but moments away from baring my new website to the cosmos. With lingering anticipation I await
One of Many One seemingly insignificant decision but in the overall scheme of things it was life changing… The decision wasn’t even mine. When I was nine years old my parents decided to send me to summer camp. Without a shadow of a doubt, this single decision shaped my identity
How typical, Ms "Taken For Granted" is out, totally oblivious to the wake of her aftermath… Mayday! Mayday! We are often blissfully unaware of the abundant wealth which the simple things in our lives embody. Pause to practice gratitude daily. One never knows what tomorrow will take… Today at the
I was not yet twenty when I made Aliyah and Israel became my home. Even though it’s now some thirty five years down the road, most are quick to detect an Anglo-Saxon accent of sorts. Granted, I was not cursed with the classic heavy North American accent. My, linguistic errors,
Coffee: the number one source of antioxidants?! Say what???!!! I looked again to verify what I had read. Yes, I got that right: moreover, I was able to confirm the information from multiple sources… So yes, coffee is the number one source of antioxidants for the American people. Not
By definition a bulldozer is a powerhouse of strength and can obliterate any obstacle in its path. Although the “fortunate” agile souls will avoid injury, casualties are to be expected. The primary victim, however, will always be the poor unfortunate sole who believed that his shield of armor would protect
I married a mechanic. He fixed things before most people noticed that they needed fixing: loved machinery especially old, forgotten and broken-down challenges. Taking machines apart to discover how they worked was a warm passion of his. He was always up for a challenge. To be honest, it was probably
Thirty four years of marriage. What does that say about me? That I am old?! Admittedly my memory is patchy but occasionally clear images surface. I recall my mother’s thirtieth birthday (or it may have been her fortieth…). Etched in my memory are my mother’s disappointment, dread and depression: the
Regular for me was a once a week effort. My normal was abnormal: pebbles, small and hard stones. This was my reality for some forty something years. When our daughter was suffering from abdominal pain, we took her to every specialist and did every test available. As a matter of
If I had a penny for every thought that ever passed through my head, I’d be a multibillionaire… Twenty four seven my mind is bombarded with thoughts of home, family and work. What should I write for my next blog? What shall I prepare for dinner? If I don’t step
We are creatures of comfort. It is the familiar to which we cuddle up to, tight within its cloak of warmth, solace is found. Such is the security that our daily activities provide. So cozy and intimate are we with our rituals and routines that we are often reluctant to
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